Donald Trump heads back to Fort Worth
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is coming back to town.
Trump will be in Fort Worth Aug. 23 for a private fundraiser — an 11 a.m. roundtable, an 11:30 a.m. photo opportunity and an 11:45 a.m. luncheon at a location yet to be disclosed — to help raise money for his presidential campaign.
“Space is limited,” cautions a copy of the invitation obtained by the Star-Telegram.
And prices are steep.
A couple may give or raise $250,000 to gain the title of “chairman” and claim a private meeting and photo with the candidate, membership to the Trump Victory Chairman’s Circle, four tickets to the roundtable and seats at his table during the luncheon.
A couple may give or raise $100,000 to become a “co-chair,” which earns them membership to Trump’s Victory Executive Council, four tickets to the roundtable, a photo with the candidate and priority seating at the luncheon.
A couple who raises or gives $25,000 claims the title of “host,” picking up two seats to the roundtable, a photo opportunity and preferred seating at the lunch.
For $15,000, a couple receives “Eagle” status, which gives them two tickets to the photo opportunity and luncheon. For $5,400, a couple becomes a sponsor and receives two tickets to the luncheon.
And for $2,700 per person, a person gains the title of “Trump Train” and receives one ticket to the luncheon.
Near the top of the invitation, there are three names listed: Reince Priebus, chair of the RNC, Lewis M. Eisenberg, finance chair of Trump Victory, and Steven T. Mnuchin, finance chair of Donald J. Trump for President.
The controversial New York billionaire and former reality TV star last attended fundraisers and a public event at Gilley’s nightclub in Dallas in June, before he formally claimed the GOP presidential nomination.
Trump last visited Fort Worth in February, holding a rally that drew thousands to the Fort Worth Convention Center days before the March 1 primary. He announced an endorsement from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie before that rally.
On Aug. 23, he also is scheduled to attend a fundraiser in Austin.
Anna Tinsley: 817-390-7610, @annatinsley
This story was originally published August 9, 2016 at 4:44 PM with the headline "Donald Trump heads back to Fort Worth."